Is name mismatch between PAN and Aadhaar legally problematic?
My name is “KARIKA A”, where “KARIKA” is my first name and “A” is the initial of my mother’s name, “ANBU”. I am 22 years old. My name appears as “KARIKA A” on the following documents:10th, 12th, and Degree Certificates and Aadhaar Card. However, my name appears as “KARIKA ANBU” on my PAN Card, which is already linked with Aadhaar. I have not yet applied for a passport. Questions: While applying for a Voter ID (Form 6), which name format should I use - only the first name, the Aadhaar format, or the full name as per PAN? Will this difference in name across documents cause any legal issues in the future?
You should use one consistent name format in all future documents, preferably matching Aadhaar and educational certificates. For Voter ID, it is safest to use “KARIKA A”. The name difference is not illegal, but to avoid future issues (passport, job, marriage), you may execute a name clarification affidavit. For further legal assistance contact us on our helpline number.
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